I'm leading a new photo tour to the Normandy and Burgundy regions of France in October 2019, so I thought I'd post a picture of one of the great works of architecture of that region. Le Mont Saint Michel is a spectacular abbey with a religious history that dates from the 8th century A.D. It looks dramatic at any time, but during the blue hour of twilight, it is particularly photogenic. In this composite, I combined a photo of the abbey taken in the 90s with film along with a digital capture of the Milky Way. The 6x7cm original transparency was scanned with an Imacon high-end scanner. The skies in Europe usually have too much light pollution, so if you want a cosmic background, it has to happen in Photoshop.
6 Comments
Jul 25, 2018, 2:18:28 PM
Jim - Thanks very much, Vivien. I'm very excited about this trip. Such awesome places to see and photograph.
Jul 25, 2018, 2:14:40 PM
Vivien - Feels natural..... perhaps long ago.. we had skies like this... (I read your Itinerary for this trip...excellent choices to visit!!!!!!... What excitement, adventure for the creative spirit to take photos of...... while visiting some of the most awe-inspiring architectural marvels... without the stress of managing one's own trip!)
Jul 25, 2018, 12:55:48 PM
Jim - Thank you kindly, Vera. This history of this place is amazing. I can't wait to go back.
Jul 25, 2018, 12:54:23 PM
Vera - Jim I only know of this place from pictures, it fascinates me, the history the architecture and the fact that has survived for so long, may the Angel Michael watch over you on your travels.
Jul 24, 2018, 10:25:55 PM
Bob - Spectacular! I was there in 1965, but no photos like this one!
Jul 24, 2018, 9:51:06 PM
Jim - Thanks, Bob. My original didn't look like this at all -- what a difference a background makes!